EFCC Boss Olukoyede Tells Youth To Embrace Integrity, Shun Internet Fraud
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged youths across the country to shun internet fraud and embrace integrity for assured future.
He gave the charge in Abuja on Tuesday, October 22, 2025 at a programme themed “Nigeria @ 65 Conference: Reviving Values and Volunteerism Among the Youth” organised by the Citizenship and Leadership Training Center, CLTC.
Olukoyede, who was represented by the Head of Enlightenment and Reorientation Unit, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE II Aisha Mohammed, while commending the organisers, said integrity and hardwork are better pathways for youths than internet fraud. ” Internet fraud is a dead end for youths but integrity is an open way.
“As we gather to discuss reviving values and volunteerism among youth, I urge our young people to embrace integrity, transparency, and accountability. Volunteerism is a powerful tool for nation-building; let’s harness it to create a corruption-free society. Together, we can shape a brighter future for Nigeria”
The EFCC boss, while expressing worry over the involvement of youths in financial crimes, promised to continue to support every initiative from well-meaning Nigerians that will guide the youth away from internet fraud.
In her welcome address, Rinsola Abiola said Nigeria’s strength laid in her citizens, especially the youths and called for a redirection of the nation’s leadership, a task she said begins with the people.
She pointed out that the event provided a platform to reflect on the principles that once defined Nigeria as a people and to chart new pathways through which young people can reclaim the spirit of volunteerism, ethos she noted, drive active citizenship and national renewal
Other attendees include the Director General, National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, Brigadier General Olukunle Nafiu, representative of UNODC and stakeholders from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, youths and civil society organisations.
